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Deadline extended for 2026 Seniors Awards
Great news if you’ve been intending to lodge a nomination for this year’s Seniors Awards but haven’t quite got there. The nomination deadline has been extended by a week to *Friday 21 August*. The 2026 Seniors Awards is your opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work of seniors, community groups, and organisations in our…
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Lifting the lid on cost-of-living pressures
Many older West Australians have tackled cost-of-living challenges throughout their lives, from post-war recovery and raising families on a single income, to periods of recession and uncertainty. These experiences build resilience and ability to adapt when times are tough. Advocare is keen to learn how older people are managing the current cost-of living challenges, and…
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Do you know a local volunteering legend?
Is there someone in your community who selflessly volunteers and could do with some recognition?…
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Padma’s story
Padma* lives in a residential aged care home and contacted Advocare with some concerns about…
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Celebrating the launch of WA Seniors Peak Body
It’s official! As the custodian of the Seniors Peak Body, Advocare welcomed guests from across…
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The difference human connection makes
In late 2023, a documentary series called Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones…
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Advocate Claire calls the Pilbara home
Meet Claire Tassone, Advocare’s first-ever Pilbara Outreach Advocate. Her story is a blend of passion,…
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Need more surprising reasons to volunteer?
We know volunteering brightens an older person’s day, but did you know there’s also an…
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Age is just a number, break the chains on Ageism Awareness Day!
This year October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, a special day dedicated to raising awareness…
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Marking 10 years of support for WA Elder Abuse Helpline
In September 2024, Advocare marked the 10th anniversary of the WA Elder Abuse Helpline, a…
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Think abuse is always physical?
In late September 2024, the WA Government launched the ‘Coercion Hurts’ campaign to raise awareness…
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Advocare’s Seniors Week special events
We’re looking forward to celebrating one of our favourite times of the year – WA…
